ALPENA - The Alpena Wildcat Alumni Hall of Fame Committee selected two outstanding candidates for induction in Fall 2026. The ceremony will take place as part of Homecoming festivities on September 25th, 2026. The two…
Gandulla selected as superintendent to lead Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is pleased to announce that Stephanie Gandulla, research protection coordinator at Thunder Bay National…
As university tuition increases, so does pressure on students
LANSING – As Michigan faces inflation and a state general funding gap for the 2027 fiscal year, some experts are…
Rep. Cavitt celebrates disaster relief approval for Northern Michigan
ALPENA — State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, praised the approval of nearly $7 million in funding for communities across the…
Alcona County police update
Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. ALCONA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE…
Montmorency County police update
Recent actions taken by law enforcement agencies in Northeast Michigan. This has been only lightly edited. MONTMORENCY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE…
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Local Sports
Alpena loses a battle against Gaylord
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Editorials and columns
Not quite grateful for a broken arm, but it's a reminder of people's amazing resilience in the face of disabilities
On the Sunday evening of Labor Day weekend, after a delightful dinner with close…
The midterm elections are right around the corner, and both parties are about as popular as…
AI moral panic demands leadership, not pandering
Canadian socialists are not leading the 'free world'
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Voting Confusion: Let’s Break It Down
Letters to the Editor
Response to ‘Honor Work, not wealth’
The Wednesday, September 9, 2026 edition of the Alpena News contained a guest column by Kathy Pelleran-Mahoney titled ‘Honor Work, not wealth’ in which she slammed the wealthy, the corporate world, tax rates, and capital gains from investments. The short bio at the end of the article identifies her as someone who retired after…
On Monday night, I met with a room of Alpena residents to listen. Since we launched…
Barr challenges Bergman to debate
Last spring, over 4,300 community members stood on sidewalks in the heat and rain to sign…
Your voice, your vote: Don’t let Alpena be silenced
Please pass this message along to the thief who stole our "Abdul for Senate" sign: You…
Stolen sign
Michigan Sports
Sean Burke and Miguel Vargas help the White Sox beat the Tigers 3-1
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Michigan News
AI fears are fueling progressive Democrat's campaign in Michigan battleground district
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Lifestyles
Foundation for Northeast Michigan announces over $95,000 in new grants
Alpena Farmers’ Market hosts Kids Day
A man on a mission
Tanner gets an 8 point!
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